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Valencia guides for newcomers
Plain-English guides to the paperwork of moving to Valencia: the NIE, the TIE appointment, the padrón and your first weeks in the city. Written by the Expat Valencia team and checked against official sources.
Employee work permit in Valencia: how a Spanish employer hires you
The employer files, the office decides in three months, you get the visa and the TIE: the ordinary employee permit and the highly qualified route, with 2026 fees.
Read the guide: Employee work permit in Valencia: how a Spanish employer hires you
Padrón certificate in València: how to get it online or in person
Which of València's four padrón certificates you need and how to order it: web form by email or post, instant download on the sede, or in person.
Read the guide: Padrón certificate in València: how to get it online or in person
Beckham Law or Ordinary Income Tax in Valencia? 2026 Figures
The special regime for people moving to Spain against ordinary income tax with the 2026 state and Valencian scales: estimates by salary, break-even point and what you give up.
Read the guide: Beckham Law or Ordinary Income Tax in Valencia? 2026 Figures
Autónomo in Valencia: Does Your Residence Card Allow It?
EU certificate, Brexit TIE, digital nomad or non-lucrative residence: who can work for themselves in Valencia, and how the Tax Agency and Social Security registrations work.
Read the guide: Autónomo in Valencia: Does Your Residence Card Allow It?
Renewing Your Brexit TIE in Valencia: From 5 to 10 Years
Temporary or permanent card, when the renewal window opens, the documents and fee, and how to book the police appointment in Valencia province.
Read the guide: Renewing Your Brexit TIE in Valencia: From 5 to 10 Years
Can You Work on a Non-Lucrative Visa in Valencia?
What the non-lucrative authorisation allows, why remote work needs another permit, and how to switch to teleworking residence or a work authorisation from Valencia.
Read the guide: Can You Work on a Non-Lucrative Visa in Valencia?
Living in Valencia as an expat: neighbourhoods and first steps
Where to live in Valencia and which paperwork to tackle first, from the NIE and padrón to the TIE, Social Security number and SIP health card.
Read the guide: Living in Valencia as an expat: neighbourhoods and first steps
Empadronamiento in València: requirements, offices and renewal
A practical guide to registering on the padrón in València: where to go, which documents to bring and why non-EU residents must renew every two years.
Read the guide: Empadronamiento in València: requirements, offices and renewal
TIE Appointment in Valencia: Patraix and Bailén Police Stations
How to book and prepare the TIE fingerprinting appointment in Valencia, which police office to attend and what to bring, with a note for British residents.
Read the guide: TIE Appointment in Valencia: Patraix and Bailén Police Stations
NIE in Valencia (2026): What It Is and How to Apply
What the NIE is, how it differs from the TIE and the EU registration certificate, and how to apply for it in Valencia or from abroad in 2026.
Read the guide: NIE in Valencia (2026): What It Is and How to ApplyYou get a written quote with a closed fee before you pay anything. Official fees are listed separately.
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